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Science & Breakthroughs

Optimist Daily
Pomegranates and berries produce a gut metabolite that may improve IBD outcomes
New research has found that gut bacteria break down compounds in certain foods like pomegranates and berries, producing a compound called ur…
Optimist Daily
From fire starters to compost: what to do with dryer lint
People who clean their dryer's lint trap can reuse the accumulated material instead of throwing it away. Saving dryer lint in a sealed bag m…
Optimist Daily
Mexico’s desert ecosystem is healing months after bison reintroduction
After being absent for 200 years, bison have been reintroduced to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico and are already having a positive impact o…
NASA Breaking News
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5010-5015: Checking out the Bands
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has taken a new photo of its surroundings, showcasing the layered geological formations on Mars. The image revea…
NASA Breaking News
Risks of Decompression Sickness and Venous Thromboembolism during Spaceflight and Patent Foramen Ovale Implications
NASA has been conducting simulations for future moonwalks, involving a team of experts. These underwater tests are helping prepare astronaut…
NASA Breaking News
NASA-Funded Research Finds Complex Life Defying Record Heat
Researchers found that a certain type of amoeba can survive and recover from extremely high temperatures, even up to 158 degrees Fahrenheit.…
NASA Breaking News
NASA’s Chandra Finds Unusual Objects in Pinwheel Galaxy
Researchers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have discovered unusual objects that emit low-energy X-rays and intense ultraviolet radia…
NASA Breaking News
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from New Hampshire Students
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is on a mission to review emergency procedures at the International Space Station. He will also participate in a c…
NASA Breaking News
APOD: 2026 September 22 - Chance Triple Alignment: Plane, Space Station, Sun
A rare alignment occurred in the sky where a plane was caught in front of the space station and the Sun. The image shows an unexpected silho…
NASA Breaking News
An Epic View of the Seasons
A composite image shows the changing seasons on Earth over a year, combining data from multiple satellites. The image captures the planet's …
Phys.org Latest
Is a nearby advanced alien civilization out there waiting to pounce on Earth? Unlikely, says new study
A new study has found that an advanced alien civilization may not be waiting to attack Earth because the existence of intelligent extraterre…
Phys.org Latest
From deforestation to reclamation, automated satellite tool tracks vegetation shifts around mining sites
Scientists have created a tool using satellite data to monitor vegetation changes near mining sites. The tool aims to help assess the enviro…
Phys.org Latest
Game delays for lightning may be annoying, but they save lives - a sports meteorologist explains the risk
College football games may be delayed due to lightning in the area, but these delays are actually intended to keep spectators safe. The deci…
Phys.org Latest
The mosquito's transition from vegan to bloodsucker explained
Researchers have discovered the specific scent receptor in mosquitoes responsible for their transition from eating nectar to feeding on bloo…
Phys.org Latest
How families can support children's early mathematics learning at home
Many children start school in the fall, which can be both exciting and stressful for families. Parents can help their kids learn early math …
Phys.org Latest
Earth's chorus waves show limited link to rapid electron loss from radiation belts
The Van Allen radiation belts are large regions of energetic charged particles that surround Earth. Researchers have found limited evidence …
Phys.org Latest
A single temporary stimulus may redirect cell fate without permanently altering genes
Researchers in Korea have created a tool that helps scientists identify which genes to target for specific cellular changes without making p…
NPR Goats and Soda
This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life
A new species of single-celled organism, the fire amoeba, has been found in the Cascade mountain range and can reproduce at extremely high t…
Google News: breakthrough
A Game Changer: Harold Hamm commits largest gift in OU history to lift health of Oklahoma, name Health Campus - The University of Oklahoma
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Walid Kamoun: Building the Future of Oncology R&D at Servier Requires More Than Breakthrough Science - Oncodaily
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CMNH Welcomes Gabriela González and Hank Green - Cleveland Museum of Natural History
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The Next Cancer Breakthrough Could Be Closer Than We Think - The Well News
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Major Scientific Breakthrough Increases Crop Yields by Using the Plant’s Own Natural Mechanisms - Business Wire
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AACR Releases Annual Cancer Progress Report - The ASCO Post
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Who Gets Access to Breakthrough Drugs? - annenberg.usc.edu
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Mary Washington Physics Alum Wins Huge Award for Study of Tiny Particles - University of Mary Washington
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Breakthrough Method May Extend Battery Life - Mirage News
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Antibody discovery moves toward de novo design - drugdiscoverynews.com
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Vylor confirms breakthrough wheat technology will launch in 2027 - Michigan Farm News
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Scientists turn carbon dioxide into fully recyclable high-performance plastics - The Brighter Side of News
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Revolutionary stRAMos™ SRS microscope launch by photothermal - News-Medical
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Late Shift and Dir. Matt Genesis Bring Rutgers' Breakthrough Cancer Research to Life in Emotional New Film - Roastbrief US
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Congressional Leaders Advise Trump Against Political Oversight of NIH Medical Grants - The Well News
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Solid-State Battery Breakthrough: Scientists Map the Perfect Electrolyte - Bioengineer.org
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Cordis’ sirolimus drug-coated balloon earns FDA approval as a breakthrough device - Fierce Biotech
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In 2022, scientists unveiled a wind-turbine material that could be recycled into gummy-bear ingredients. Four years later, where did the idea go? - Science Blog
Google News: breakthrough
Submicron IR for pharmaceutical research, development, and quality - News-Medical
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Encellin Partners with Breakthrough T1D to Advance Immune-Protected Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes - Yahoo Finance
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A Leap Forward in Indigenous Breeding: ICAR - IVRI’s Breakthrough in Producing Sahiwal Calves through Advanced Reproductive Technologies - Indian Council Of Agricultural Research
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HUN-REN Researchers Win Prestigious Prize for Crystallography Breakthrough - Hungary Today
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Syngenta claims ‘first new mode of action in biologicals in 20 years’ with microRNA breakthrough - agnavigator.com
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Universal Display Corporation Congratulates Stephen R. Forrest and Mark E. Thompson on Being Named 2026 Clarivate Citation Laureates - Business Wire
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A breakthrough in neuroscience: A copy of the human brain found in this animal... - TodayPress.tv
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Australian and German Scientists Develop Method Converting 90% Ocean Wave Energy to Electricity - 112.ua
ZME Science
Astronomers Detected a Radio Signal Coming Directly From an Exoplanet for the First Time
ZME Science
Photographer Captures Octopus Riding a Rarely Seen Dolphin Off the UK Coast
ZME Science
Compressing a Leg Bone Could Help Injured Brains Recover Faster
ZME Science
A New ‘Living Medicine’ for Osteoporosis Cut Fractures by 94 Percent
ZME Science
Why Do Mosquitoes Love You? Scientists Say Your Skin Might Be Exactly Their Type

Health

BBC News Health
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Students starting university are being advised by experts to take short walks in the evening and use fresh bed linen to improve their sleep.…
Google News: breakthrough
BD² awards millions to study bipolar disorder mood changes - News-Medical
Google News: breakthrough
BD2 Commits Over $13 Million to Decode Mood Switching in Bipolar Disorder - Bioengineer.org

Environment & Climate

BBC News Science
Divers spend six hours clearing river of waste
A group of divers spent six hours clearing waste from a river. They were joined by other local organizations in the effort. The activity is …
Google News: climate solutions
Restoring nature is our only climate solution - resilience.org
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Marine Biodiesel Hits Record Low, Undercuts Fossil Fuels - Impakter
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Renewables hit record in 2025, but world must move faster: report - The Manila Times
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Solar and wind supply record 80% of Australia’s main power grid for first time - The Independent
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Global Renewable Power Capacity: Quick Growth Needed by 2030 - SolarQuarter
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Top Renewable Energy Projects in the US 2026: Solar, Wind and Battery Storage Drive Record 86 GW Expansion - GreentechLead

Kindness & Community

Good News Network
Exceptional Detection Rates of Bladder Cancer Recorded in Study of Simple, Yet State-of-the-Art Test
A new genetic urine test has shown remarkable accuracy in detecting and ruling out bladder cancer with results from a UK study being hailed …
Good News Network
This Curious Bird Had Never Been Seen Before, and its Discovery Changed Ecuador - Perhaps Forever
A team of scientists on a birdwatching trip in Ecuador's remote forest came across an unfamiliar bird species. The bird stood out due to its…
Good News Network
135,000 Shelter Pets Found Forever Homes in August Thanks to NBC’s Annual Adopt-a-thon
NBC's annual Adopt-a-thon campaign helped find forever homes for a large number of shelter pets, including dogs and cats, across the country…
Good News Network
Prisoners Prove Unlikely Heroes to Monarch Butterflies Thanks to Wisconsin Correctional Program
Prisoners at a Wisconsin correctional institute are participating in an innovative program where they raise monarch butterflies from eggs to…
Good News Network
Good News in History September 22
On September 22, 25 years ago, multiple American TV networks and cable channels broadcasted a live concert and telethon to raise funds for t…
Positive News
Winners of Bird Photographer of the Year announced
Nice News
Maryland’s Natural Beauty Showcased in State Calendar Photo Contest: See the Winning Images
A curious squirrel sneaked up behind a nocturnal bird, capturing the attention of judges and photographers alike. The winning image beat out…
Nice News
No Longer “Untreatable”: Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs Are on the Horizon, Report Finds
A new report suggests that researchers are making progress towards treating Alzheimer's disease, a condition that was previously thought to …
NPR Goats and Soda
5 reasons why 'Choosin' Texas' is now the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
"Choosin' Texas" has become the longest-running No. 1 hit on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. It reached number one in 2026 and achieved this mile…
NPR Goats and Soda
The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist is 'writing at its best'
A diverse group of writers have been selected for the 2026 Booker Prize shortlist, featuring a mix of experienced and debut authors with sto…
Google News: kindness
Michigan motel housekeeper a "hero" for saving human trafficking victim, prosecutor says - CBS News
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Hovermales chosen as 2026 Morganite Awardees - Morgan Messenger
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Make a Difference Awards 2026 honour local heroes - BBC
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Pride of Andover Awards announces 2026 finalists ahead of ceremony - Andover Advertiser
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Anthony Ying named Knox finalist - Ranges Trader Star Mail
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‘Make life count’: Redrock farmer who cheated death named NI Community Hero after raising £70k for cancer charity - Armagh I
Google News: underdog
Underdog Partners with Birches Health to Expand Player Protection Measures and Resources - Business Wire
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Experts release Dodgers vs. Padres prediction as Betts, Freeman and Tatis top props on Underdog Pick’em - Syracuse.com

Underdog Wins

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Now Playing: ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is an underdog story in more ways than one - WOUB Public Media -
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Ryan Fox on International Team embracing underdog role - PGA Tour
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MLB Prediction Markets: Underdog Promo Code BROAD Gets $1,000 Bonus - Crossing Broad
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Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $1k Deposit Match in the Final Games of the MLB Regular Season - Fox News
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From underdog story to homegrown hope: Yaxel Lendeborg's journey to Warriors - NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Underdog Ole Miss at Florida puts Rebels on upset alert - Red Cup Rebellion
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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Crosses $100 Million: Inside the Underdog’s David vs. Goliath Marketing Campaign | Exclusive - IMDb
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Joe Burrow strengthens case as NFL's safest underdog bet - Bengals Wire
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Underdog Predict Promo Code WTOP: Get $1,000 Bonus for MLB, NFL Week 3 Trades - WTOP News - WTOP News
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MMA Underdog Pick of the Week: UFC Vegas 121 - Sports Gambling Podcast
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Underdog of the Week for September 22nd, 2026 - TMJ4 News
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MLB DFS Picks & Underdog Player Props: Tuesday (9/22) - FantasyPros
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Underdog Eliminator Tournament: Rules, Prizes & Winning Strategy - VegasInsider
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2026 Week 4 Preview: Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens @ Virginia Cavaliers - Underdog Dynasty
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Top three trending sports markets to pay attention to this week on Underdog, including Texas vs Tennessee - MLive.com
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Gaethje Opens As Underdog Against Tsarukyan - boxingnews.com
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David Corenswet takes on the NFL’s ultimate underdog story in Mr Irrelevant - theupcoming.co.uk
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Irish rider puts TT setback into perspective after Tarling - IDLprocycling.com
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Botlhale Boikanyo celebrates her mom after earning a PhD against all odds - Briefly News
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Underdog Bonus Code SBWIRE $1000 Deposit Promo & Chance to Win $1 Million (Sept. 22) - Golfweek
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Underdog promo code CBSSPORTS2: 50% deposit match for up to $1,000 for NFL, MLB, more on Tuesday, Sept. 22 - CBS Sports
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Underdog Promo Code ROTOWIRE: $1,000 Deposit Match for September 2026 - RotoWire
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Tech for Good

Reuters Oddly Enough
EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic, OpenEvidence partner to bring medical AI worldwide - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
EXCLUSIVE: Meta testing a 'human concierge' for its new personal AI agent, Muse - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
EXCLUSIVE: Snorkel AI valued at $3.5 billion amid surging demand for complex AI training data - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-powered cybersecurity service using Claude, GPT models - Reuters
Phys.org Latest
Tiny quantum nanostructures could make AI less of an energy hog
Google News: breakthrough
IonQ Breakthrough: CPU-Powered Quantum Error Correction - IonQ
Google News: breakthrough
Exclusive: Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy bets these 21 startups will shape energy’s future - techcrunch.com
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Elm Biosciences Introduces the Elemental Lip Serum, Creating the New Category of Lip Longevity - Morningstar
Google News: breakthrough
Ramona Optics Raises $25 Million Series A Led By ARCH Venture Partners - pulse2.com
Google News: breakthrough
World's Exclusive Non-Invasive Transcranial Brain Reading Breakthrough: Chinese Tech Firm Aims to Be the NVIDIA of Brain Science Industry - 36Kr
Google News: underdog
Underdog Promo Code WTOP: Claim $1,000 Bonus for Yankee-Rays, MLB Games (Sept. 22) - WTOP News - WTOP News
ZME Science
This Tiny Frog-Like Robot Hops, Flips and Swims With Just Elastic Twists
Wired Science
How to Claim Your Cut of Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement
Owners of certain iPhones can file a claim for reimbursement due to Apple's potential misleading advertising about the release of Siri. The …
Wired Science
Rabbit Is Back, This Time With an AI Agent App
The company Rabbit has launched a new artificial intelligence agent app called OS3, which can be accessed from any device with a screen. Thi…
Wired Science
Viture’s Vonder Glasses Are Meant to Map Your Mind
Viture's new smart glasses do not have a display, instead using bone-conduction microphones to record voice thoughts. The design allows for …
Wired Science
Adobe Premiere, One of the iPhone’s Best Video-Editing Apps, Is Now on Android
Adobe's video-editing app, previously only available for iPhone, is now also available for Android users with no cost involved. The app has …
Wired Science
AI Models Built From Rat Brains Just Got Closer to Reality
A company called The Biological Computing Company is partnering with Amazon Web Services to make AI models built from rat brains more access…
Wired Science
Is a Home Security System Subscription Worth It? (2026)
Homeowners can create their own home security systems without paying for subscription fees by choosing devices that store footage locally in…
Wired Science
A New Chatbot Wants to Unlock the Secrets in Tattered Ancient Greek Records
Researchers have created a chatbot to analyze tattered and incomplete ancient Greek records. The large language model aims to fill in missin…
Wired Science
How to Use AI With Your Privacy Intact
People's private conversations with AI-powered chatbots may be at risk of being monitored, but there are steps that can be taken to prevent …

Animals

BBC News Science
Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ
A conservation project is monitoring new wildcat breeds at a facility, aiming to reintroduce them into their natural habitat in Scotland. Th…
BBC News Science
Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
Scotland's wildcat breeding program is using a secure facility to monitor and prepare new animals for release into the wild. The partnership…
Google News: endangered recovery
Kenya’s rhino comeback story - We Are Born Free
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"Smiling angel" of China's mother river makes a comeback - China Daily
Google News: endangered recovery
Scotland restored more than 3,500 hectares across 11 wildlife reserves; robot mowers and virtual fences h - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Google News: endangered recovery
Black Robin wins New Zealand’s Bird of the Year 2026! How did its population rise from just 5 to 350? - Moneycontrol.com
ZME Science
The Vampire Deer Are Real - And They’re Horrifyingly Cute

World

BBC News World
Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal
An Afghan woman who had fled to escape Taliban persecution has won a silver medal in the women's road cycling event at the Asian Games. She …
Reuters Oddly Enough
Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
Oil falls on increased Gulf supply and hopes for US-Iran talks - Reuters
Reuters Oddly Enough
OpenAI expands GPT-6 lineup with cheaper Sol and Luna models - Reuters
Google News: underdog
Underdog, 2023 by Robby Bennett - Ocula
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Underdog MLB Promo Code ALARM Scores $1,000 In California For Padres vs. Dodgers - Fantasy Alarm
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Underdog Predict Promo Code WSNPLAY: Get Up to $1,000 in Bonus Cash for Lynx vs. Fever (Sep 22) - WSN.com
Google News: climate solutions
Green policies just good politics, says UK minister - eNCA
Wired Science
Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in September 2026
People who want to upgrade their sleeping setup can save money by using a promotional offer from Layla in September 2026. The discount is ap…
Google News: underdog
Underdog Promo Code SBWIRE | $1000 Deposit Match + Chance to Win $1 Million - chiefswire.usatoday.com
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Free to Play $1 Million Contest for NFL: Keep Your Millions - RotoWire
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